Spine Special Tests
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Alar Ligament Test
Purpose of test: asses the integrity of the alar ligaments and thus cervical stability
Cervical Distraction Test
Purpose of test: to assess the contribution of cervical radiculopathy to the pt’s symptoms
Vertebral Artery Test
Purpose of test: to assess the contribution of vertebral artery occlusion to the pt’s symptoms
Sharp-Purser Test
Purpose of test: to assess the integrity of the transverse ligament/ upper cervical spine instability
Adam’s Forward Bend Test
Purpose of test: to identify individuals with scoliosis
Gower’s Sign
Purpose of test: to asses the contribution of proximal LE muscle weakness to the pt’s symptoms
Lumbar Quadrant Test
Purpose of test: to determine if the lumbar spine is the source of the pt’s symptoms
Slump Test
Purpose of test: to assess whether a herniated disc, neural tension, or altered neurodynamics are contributing to the pt’s symptoms
SLR Test
Purpose of test: to test for the presence of a disc herniation
Supine to Long Sit Test
Purpose of test: to assess the contribution of the SI joint to an apparent leg length discrepancy